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1977and2010 · 07-19-2015, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Trip

I bought that one in the top link. Make sure you give it a dry run! I didn't bother, filled it up with brake fluid and then started the job because I was in a hurry. The seal on the cap sprung a leak and brake fluid started leaking out, made a big mess! The directions are on the bottle.

As for their customer service, it's not bad. I wrote them and told them what happened and they sent me one of their metal caps, supposing that it might hold the seal better since there is less flux in the metal compared to the plastic cap it comes with. But I haven't had a chance to use the new cap yet to see if it works any better.

I will say this though, even though I had problems with the cap leaking, I was still able to use it, I just filled up the reservoir and didn't put any fluid in the bottle. Essentially only using it for the air pressure and having to stop and refill the reservoir a few times. Still easier than having a second person pump the brakes IMO. Mine started to leak around 10-12 psi FYI.

Mine did this also. Started doing the dry method after. Might have to call them to try the aluminum cap.

JCunningham · 07-19-2015, 10:21 PM

after you do the wet method how do you clean the tool? I have to do it by myself and dont want to risk it going dry with SRF

Nighthawk89 · 07-19-2015, 10:33 PM

So Would the Black Colored Motive Be less prone to having this issue? At 7 dollars more it may be worth it?

JCunningham · 07-19-2015, 10:36 PM

id think so the black has the aluminum cap

Nighthawk89 · 07-19-2015, 10:41 PM

I found it on eBay for 67.. Seems good to me. The extra change might be well worth the troubles..

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motive-Produ...item280112e3ce

blake-b · 07-19-2015, 11:11 PM

You use denatured alcohol to clean it out. I also used this:
http://www.amazon.com/Longacre-45202.../dp/B00EB8XAZE

It's magnetic and I attached it to the rotor.

Todd in Vancouver · 07-19-2015, 11:21 PM

I did a flish on my Z with the Motul. Like most folks here I am always by myself when I'm working in my car. I'm always on the lookout for tools that will make it easier to work on my car alone and this tool worked awseome for me. Just keep an eye on the fluid levels and follow the instructions and away you go. Easy and hassle free and for the price it is well worth buying this tool so you can do your own maintenance.

Nighthawk89 · 07-19-2015, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Todd in Vancouver

I did a flish on my Z with the Motul. Like most folks here I am always by myself when I'm working in my car. I'm always on the lookout for tools that will make it easier to work on my car alone and this tool worked awseome for me. Just keep an eye on the fluid levels and follow the instructions and away you go. Easy and hassle free and for the price it is well worth buying this tool so you can do your own maintenance.

Did you do the flush with the tank dry or with the motul in the motive tool?

Nighthawk89 · 07-20-2015, 12:07 AM

I just bought the black Motive Bleeder Setup. Wish me luck. The calipers will be sent out to Mike this week.

I am going to also buy some jack stands from harbor freight and "Try them out" While I'm awaiting the return of the calipers.

Nighthawk89 · 07-20-2015, 01:34 PM

This link was provided to me by one of my good buddies off of C5 in regards to a pretty cool method of doing the "Dry Method". Here is the link. Enjoy

http://rennlist.com/forums/993-forum...ethod-use.html

Nighthawk89 · 07-21-2015, 12:30 PM

Arrived today

BowlingSS · 07-22-2015, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Nighthawk89

Arrived today

I have used mine a number of times on my last two Camaros and on my 2011. I also bought another adapter for my wife's Town and Country Van. Do not leave home with out it. They are great.

Bill

Nighthawk89 · 07-22-2015, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BowlingSS

I have used mine a number of times on my last two Camaros and on my 2011. I also bought another adapter for my wife's Town and Country Van. Do not leave home with out it. They are great.

Bill

Do you use the dry or wet method?

07-19-2015, 10:21 PM	#16
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	after you do the wet method how do you clean the tool? I have to do it by myself and dont want to risk it going dry with SRF __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1 Last edited by JCunningham; 04-17-2016 at 02:28 AM.

07-19-2015, 10:36 PM	#18
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	id think so the black has the aluminum cap __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

07-19-2015, 11:21 PM	#21
Todd in Vancouver Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,538 View My Garage	I did a flish on my Z with the Motul. Like most folks here I am always by myself when I'm working in my car. I'm always on the lookout for tools that will make it easier to work on my car alone and this tool worked awseome for me. Just keep an eye on the fluid levels and follow the instructions and away you go. Easy and hassle free and for the price it is well worth buying this tool so you can do your own maintenance. __________________ Todd in Vancouver '14 ZL1 Camaro '67 Camaro SS Pro-tour in process How hard can it be... Check out my other build http://www.pro-touring.com/threads/9...ject-Obsession

07-21-2015, 12:30 PM	#25
Nighthawk89 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2Ss M6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 4,013	Arrived today Attached Images

07-19-2015, 10:33 PM	#17
Nighthawk89 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2Ss M6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 4,013	So Would the Black Colored Motive Be less prone to having this issue? At 7 dollars more it may be worth it?

07-19-2015, 10:41 PM	#19
Nighthawk89 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2Ss M6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 4,013	I found it on eBay for 67.. Seems good to me. The extra change might be well worth the troubles.. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motive-Produ...item280112e3ce

07-19-2015, 11:11 PM	#20
blake-b Drives: 2009 ZR1 Join Date: May 2010 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,205	You use denatured alcohol to clean it out. I also used this: http://www.amazon.com/Longacre-45202.../dp/B00EB8XAZE It's magnetic and I attached it to the rotor.

07-20-2015, 12:07 AM	#23
Nighthawk89 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2Ss M6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 4,013	I just bought the black Motive Bleeder Setup. Wish me luck. The calipers will be sent out to Mike this week. I am going to also buy some jack stands from harbor freight and "Try them out" While I'm awaiting the return of the calipers.

07-20-2015, 01:34 PM	#24
Nighthawk89 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2Ss M6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 4,013	This link was provided to me by one of my good buddies off of C5 in regards to a pretty cool method of doing the "Dry Method". Here is the link. Enjoy http://rennlist.com/forums/993-forum...ethod-use.html